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Betfred Operator Pays £900K in UKGC Settlement
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited has agreed to a £900,000 settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after an investigation found weaknesses in its safer gambling systems, including delayed customer interventions and ineffective monitoring of gambling-related harm indicators.
Italy Clarifies Rules on Online Gambling Bonuses
Italy’s gambling regulator has clarified that licensed operators may offer bonuses but must communicate them using strictly factual language, reinforcing existing advertising restrictions under the Dignity Decree and AGCOM’s regulatory framework.
Germany Faces Calls to Reform Gambling Treaty
A new proposal urges Germany to revise key parts of its 2021 State Treaty on Gambling, highlighting taxation, licensing procedures and stronger action against illegal operators ahead of the country’s regulatory review.
Compliance Costs Reshape Philippine Gaming Market
A new industry report says stricter compliance requirements and e-wallet policy changes are increasing operating costs for Philippine licensed gaming operators, resulting in mixed first-quarter 2026 financial performances across the regulated online gambling sector.
Indonesia Busts Major Online Gambling Network
Indonesian authorities dismantled a large suspected online gambling operation in Jakarta, arresting hundreds of foreign nationals while investigating cryptocurrency payments, offshore infrastructure and a network of illegal betting websites targeting players across Asia.
Japan Explores Reward-Based Prediction Markets
Japanese companies are introducing reward-based prediction platforms that replace monetary wagering with points, as strict gambling regulations encourage alternative forecasting models while global prediction market operators continue exploring future entry into the market.
Cambodia Intensifies Casino and Fraud Crackdown
Cambodian authorities have expanded inspections of licensed casinos alongside a nationwide campaign against online fraud, warning that operators linked to illegal activities could face licence suspension or revocation as enforcement efforts continue.
Brazil Opens Consumer Investigation Into Blaze
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a consumer protection investigation into Blaze, examining complaints over account restrictions, bonus conditions, advertising practices, data handling, and compliance with Brazil’s betting and consumer protection regulations.
Thailand Expands Online Gambling Investigation
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation has broadened its online gambling case by adding money-laundering and transnational crime allegations while extending legal action against additional suspects linked to the alleged gambling network.
Peru Betting Industry Challenges Gambling Tax
Peru’s regulated betting industry is seeking a Constitutional Court review of the ISC tax, claiming the current tax framework places excessive financial pressure on licensed operators and benefits unregulated offshore gambling platforms.
Brazil Regulator Targets Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil’s gambling regulator has praised the progress of the country’s regulated betting market, while shifting attention toward stronger enforcement measures aimed at unlicensed operators and illegal gambling activity.
Survey Finds Strong Support for Gambling Controls in Ukraine
A nationwide Ukrainian survey revealed that while gambling participation remains relatively low, most citizens consider it a serious social issue and support stronger regulation, tighter advertising controls and enhanced measures to prevent gambling-related harm.
Malta Opposes Potential EU Gambling Tax Plans
Malta has stated it will oppose any EU-level taxation measures, including potential gambling-related levies, citing concerns over national tax sovereignty and the impact such proposals could have on its significant iGaming sector.
Brazil Identifies 25 Million Illegal Betting Users
Brazilian authorities have identified 25.2 million users linked to illegal betting platforms, leading to tougher enforcement measures targeting unlicensed operators, payment networks and promotional channels supporting the country’s underground gambling market.
Malaysia Eyes Global Cooperation on World Cup Betting
Malaysian authorities are intensifying efforts against illegal World Cup betting networks, with police prepared to cooperate with international agencies if investigations reveal links to cross-border gambling and match-fixing syndicates.
Brazil Defends Betting Tax as Fairness Measure
Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan defended the government’s taxation of sports betting operators, offshore investments and exclusive funds, arguing the measures are designed to promote tax fairness while strengthening oversight of illegal gambling activities.